by Debbie Burke
updated
Tue, Sep 20, 2011 09:58 AM
The Bowen-Walker Fund Support Committee will present their 7th
annual art lecture and fundraiser on Sunday October 2, 2011 from
3-5 pm at the Maclure Public Library. The Bowen-Walker Fund
provides support for families in town who are experiencing
temporary financial hardships and has been quietly going about its
work since 1884.
The 2011 committee is pleased to present a lecture and social hour
featuring Betty Atwood of Florence as the guest speaker. Betty will
talk about her work as an artist, weaver, and teacher over the 4 +
decades of her career in Vermont. The lecture will be accompanied
by weaving demonstrations by some of Betty's current students as
well as an opportunity to bid on some of Betty's artwork. The
committee is asking for a suggested donation of $5 per person to
attend this lecture.
Betty Atwood grew up near Rutland's Mill Village and attended the
Rhode Island School of Design where she studied painting and fabric
design. A longtime faculty member at the University of Vermont,
Betty also taught weaving at the Shelburne Craft School and
Ludlow's Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts. Betty was a
colleague of the famed Aileen Webb and served on the board of the
American Crafts Council as well as other organizations. She has a
detailed knowledge of the weaving traditions of the American
Southwest and has recreated weave patterns from prehistoric
fabrics. Betty lives in Florence where she continues teaching and
works daily in her weaving studio.
For more information about this event, or to make a direct donation
to the Bowen-Walker Fund, contact Bob Hooker at 483-6739 or
bjhookervt@gmail.com.
In honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron
saint of animals, the Rutland County Humane Society and Reverend
Lee Crawford of Trinity Episcopal Church will host the Blessing of
the Animals on Sunday, October 2 at 2 pm. It will be held at the
Rutland County Humane Society at 765 Stevens Road in Pittsford, VT.
All pets, or a picture of your pets, are welcome for a special
blessing by Reverend Crawford. All dogs must be on leashes and cats
and other pets in safe carriers.The ceremony will be held outside
and all pets are encouraged to attend! After the ceremony the
shelter will be open until 5 pm so attendees can visit with the
adoptable animals. For more information about RCHS and/or the
Blessing of the Animals, please contact RCHS at 483-9171 or visit
www.rchsvt.org.
There will be a Church Smorgasboard Supper on Sat, October 8, 5pm -
7pm at the Congregational Church Fellowship Hall on Route 7 Main
St, Brandon. Price for adults $12; youth 5-12; $6 under 5 free.
Baked Turkey, Ham, Meatballs, Vt. maple bake beans, scallop
potatoes, macaroni and cheese, different pastas/lasagna, variety of
salads/slaws, Vt squash/veggies, rolls/fruit breads,
condiments, hot/cold drinks, baked Vt. apples/ice cream. Don't miss
it!
Brandon's HarvestFest is a terrific family event that will take
place on Saturday, October 1, 10am - 2pm in Brandon's Central Park.
Come make Harvest People (aka stick figures, scarecrows, Leaf
People...) with the experts. You can even take one home! There will
be hay rides, music, pumpkins, food, and more. This events starts
at 10:00 am in Central Park. There will be a rain location if
needed. This event is sponsored by Brandon Area Chamber of
Commerce.
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